MIDDLEBURGH - The public's response has been positive to a new "Welcome to Middleburgh" sign and the public wants the replacement to focus on the history of the region.

Village of Middleburgh board members have been seeking community input on replacing the aging “Welcome to Middleburgh” sign located on upper Main Street just before the Middleburgh Diner. The original sign is starting to wear, as the center image has faded completely.

The response for the welcome sign was positive, Mayor Tim Knight said at last week's board meeting, and "it primarily centered around the need to emphasize our historical character."

To help get a design for the sign, the village is going to put a poll out to gather the community's thoughts, the Mayor said.

"We'll play around with it," he added.

Trustee Amanda Fernandez added, "As long as it's not AI."

If you have any ideas or concepts to share with the Village on this project, contact the Village Clerk’s Office via email at middleburghnyvillage@midtel.net or by phone at (518) 827-5143. 

The Board is going to revisit this discussion later this year.

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In other action, board members:

* Had a request from the public for a dog waste sign and receptacle at Badgely Park.

* Heard that the fire department will use NYPA funds to buy a new side-by-side at no extra cost to taxpayers. The new vehicle will replace one that will be sold.

* Heard that there is a burn ban from March 16 to May 14.

* Heard that the signage is ready for the new Railroad Avenue parking lot and will be installed when the ground thaws.

* Heard there was a building permit request for a front ramp at the Lutheran Church and an order to remedy on Clauverwie Road. There was also a water leak at the same location.

* Approved a resolution supporting increased aid to municipalities and strengthening New York's State-Local Partnership.